Suspect robbed bank on UT campus, left behind fake bomb

4:51 PM,
Aug. 27, 2013

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WBIR-Knoxville

Investigators have a good picture of the man who robbed the UT Federal Credit Union on UT's campus on Tuesday, leaving behind a fake bomb. The University Center had to be evaluated as bomb squad technicians evaluated the device.

According to a release from the FBI, the man came into the UTFCU at 11:30. He placed a package on the counter, said it was a bomb, and demanded money.

After getting an undetermined amount of cash, the suspect left on foot, exiting the building and heading east on Cumberland Avenue. He left the package on the counter. ...